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The tiny kōauau ponga ihu is a nose flute made from a very small hue (gourd), in this case intricately carved. Its sweet, delicate tone has been likened to a seabird's call, or the sound of wind in treetops. Listen to the kōauau ponga ihu being played.
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by Brian Flintoff
Sound courtesy of Richard Nunns and Bob BickertonThis item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.